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“I HAVE NO GREATER JOY THAN<br />
TO HEAR THAT MY CHILDREN WALK<br />
IN TRUTH.” III JOHN 4<br />
<strong>No</strong> <strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Joy</strong><br />
Where are <strong>the</strong> MEN?<br />
WHERE ARE THE MEN? page 2 - AUTISM ANSWERED page 20
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Vol. 9 <strong>No</strong>. 2<br />
3<br />
Where<br />
are <strong>the</strong><br />
Men?<br />
by Michael Pearl<br />
An in-depth look<br />
at <strong>the</strong> role of<br />
leadership and<br />
authority meant for<br />
pastors and elders,<br />
and <strong>the</strong> issue of<br />
adults honoring<br />
and obeying <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
parents. This<br />
article will release<br />
thousands from <strong>the</strong><br />
fear of man and <strong>the</strong><br />
bondage of religion.<br />
20<br />
Autism<br />
Answered<br />
by Debi Pearl<br />
For <strong>the</strong> many children,<br />
whose lives<br />
have been a nightmare,<br />
I now knew<br />
<strong>the</strong>re was hope.<br />
(On <strong>the</strong> Cover)<br />
We here at <strong>the</strong> NGJ offi ce became tired of always being politically correct, so our<br />
cover sports a photo of Jesse <strong>No</strong>el holding a toy gun.
WHERE ARE<br />
THE MEN?<br />
Something is out of whack, and for too long now it has been fostered on <strong>the</strong> church<br />
as Bible doctrine. The doctrine of “giving up your rights” has been taken to cult-like<br />
extremes. ~ by MICHAEL PEARL.<br />
Who is <strong>the</strong> head of<br />
your family?<br />
A divorced mo<strong>the</strong>r expects her<br />
30-year-old son to submit to her<br />
opinion as to whom he will marry<br />
and when. She claims that it is her<br />
God-given role to be <strong>the</strong> head over<br />
her son until death do <strong>the</strong>m part.<br />
A woman submits to <strong>the</strong> meddling<br />
of her mo<strong>the</strong>r-in-law because<br />
she has been taught that she is to<br />
subject herself to her husband’s<br />
parents. A family feels it is God’s<br />
will for <strong>the</strong>m to homeschool<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir children, but <strong>the</strong>ir pastor<br />
demands that <strong>the</strong>y send <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
children to <strong>the</strong> church school. He<br />
warns <strong>the</strong>m that <strong>the</strong>y will be in<br />
rebellion to God if <strong>the</strong>y do not<br />
submit to his pastoral authority.<br />
A family motivated by <strong>the</strong><br />
conviction that <strong>the</strong>y should honor<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir fa<strong>the</strong>r and mo<strong>the</strong>r grieves as<br />
<strong>the</strong>y watch <strong>the</strong>ir children suffer<br />
from <strong>the</strong> permissive influence of<br />
grandparents. But, <strong>the</strong>y dare not<br />
take steps to protect <strong>the</strong>ir children,<br />
for <strong>the</strong>y are supposed to honor<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir parents, aren’t <strong>the</strong>y?<br />
And <strong>the</strong> list could go on and<br />
on! To compound <strong>the</strong> problem,<br />
in recent years <strong>the</strong>re has arisen<br />
a twisted doctrine advocating<br />
that <strong>the</strong> family be constructed<br />
around a patriarchal head. This<br />
modern heresy has sanctioned<br />
<strong>the</strong> depraved human tendency to deliver <strong>the</strong> message. Yet, I must be<br />
dominate by allowing potentates faithful. The pervasive stench of<br />
to pose as patriarchs. In addition, religion, on <strong>the</strong> one hand, and <strong>the</strong><br />
for <strong>the</strong> many who blindly submit, glory of our liberty in Christ, on<br />
this practice has satisfied <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r, demand that we address<br />
common human weakness of this issue head on. This message<br />
commuting one’s responsibility. will release thousands from <strong>the</strong><br />
Some are giving up rights <strong>the</strong>y fear of men and from <strong>the</strong> bondage<br />
have no right to forfeit, and of religion.<br />
o<strong>the</strong>rs are taking to <strong>the</strong>mselves<br />
powers that no man has a right to The letters you will<br />
wield. For many families, this has<br />
read are average<br />
become a great source of friction.<br />
It is all about a grab for samples, taken from<br />
authority or a willingness to among many.<br />
abdicate one’s unalienable<br />
Dear Mike,<br />
responsibility. Something is out<br />
We love our Church, but<br />
of whack, and for too long now it<br />
something has come up that<br />
has been fostered on <strong>the</strong> church<br />
we feel is threatening our<br />
as Bible doctrine. Families are<br />
home. Our Pastor started<br />
stumbling, and children are being<br />
this youth choir for <strong>the</strong> young<br />
hurt.<br />
teens. They get toge<strong>the</strong>r and<br />
Every week we receive practice, and <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong>y travel<br />
several letters or emails that have with <strong>the</strong> older teens to sing in<br />
to do with this subject. We have o<strong>the</strong>r Churches. We are not<br />
answered many letters personally, comfortable with our young<br />
but, until now, we have deferred daughter leaving home so much,<br />
going public. Of late, <strong>the</strong> sheer especially traveling and staying<br />
volume of correspondence on in motels with much older boys<br />
this issue, and <strong>the</strong> fact that it is and girls and with o<strong>the</strong>r adults.<br />
destroying families, has forced us Our Pastor feels he is in <strong>the</strong><br />
to address this subject candidly. line of authority and that my<br />
I write and publish this with wife and I should submit. If<br />
great reluctance. I do not doubt we don‛t, we are in rebellion<br />
that <strong>the</strong> things I say are <strong>the</strong> and will be treated as such. We<br />
truth, but <strong>the</strong>y cut so deep that want to do what is right.<br />
I recognize my unworthiness to<br />
C. M.<br />
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Dear Bro<strong>the</strong>r Pearl,<br />
Our Church has a school,<br />
and our Pastor has made it clear<br />
he expects all members of <strong>the</strong><br />
Church to send <strong>the</strong>ir children<br />
to <strong>the</strong> Church school. As we<br />
learned about homeschooling,<br />
we felt more and more that<br />
God was calling us to train our<br />
children at home. We talked<br />
with <strong>the</strong> children, showed <strong>the</strong>m<br />
<strong>the</strong> literature on it, and <strong>the</strong>y<br />
were all for it. When our Pastor<br />
heard we were considering this,<br />
he called us in and told us that<br />
he would consider our decision<br />
rebellion against <strong>the</strong> Church and<br />
God. I believe that parents have<br />
<strong>the</strong> God-given authority and<br />
responsibility for training <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
children. Given our Church‛s<br />
position,<br />
how<br />
4<br />
GOD PLACED THE HUSBAND AS HEAD<br />
OF THE HOME, NOT THE PASTOR.<br />
can I do this and not be<br />
rebelling against authority?<br />
F. T.<br />
Your pastor is deceived and<br />
so are you. You have allowed<br />
your family to be placed under<br />
bondage. Dictators are made<br />
by <strong>the</strong> people that submit to<br />
<strong>the</strong>m. You share <strong>the</strong> blame. Your<br />
preacher will have to answer to<br />
God for usurping authority that<br />
belongs to God only, and you will<br />
have to answer to God for <strong>the</strong> evil<br />
consequences that come upon<br />
your wife and children as a result<br />
of yielding your conscience to<br />
ano<strong>the</strong>r human being.<br />
This is nothing new. Twentysix<br />
hundred years ago <strong>the</strong> prophet<br />
Jeremiah wrote: “The prophets<br />
prophesy falsely, [Which is what<br />
<strong>the</strong>se preachers are doing when<br />
<strong>the</strong>y claim to hold authority to<br />
direct your personal affairs.]<br />
and <strong>the</strong> priests bear rule by<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir means; [They bear rule<br />
by no authority higher than <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
powers of persuasion.] and my<br />
people love to have it so: [Church<br />
members like to have a strong man<br />
tell <strong>the</strong>m what to do so <strong>the</strong>y don’t<br />
have to think and pray. It provides<br />
a false sense of spiritual security.]<br />
and what will ye do in <strong>the</strong> end<br />
<strong>the</strong>reof?”- Jeremiah 5:31. The<br />
end <strong>the</strong>reof was sin and servitude.<br />
You have no right to convey<br />
your authority as head of your<br />
home to your pastor or to an<br />
angel from heaven. God<br />
placed <strong>the</strong> husband as<br />
head of <strong>the</strong> home, not<br />
<strong>the</strong> pastor.<br />
The church in<br />
Corinth was allowing<br />
itself to be led astray in<br />
matters of doctrine, and<br />
Paul told <strong>the</strong>m, “Watch<br />
ye, stand fast in <strong>the</strong> faith,<br />
quit you like men, be<br />
strong”- 1Corinthians 16:<br />
13. “Quit you like men”<br />
means, conduct yourselves as<br />
men should—act like men. He<br />
was telling <strong>the</strong>m to stand up to<br />
this false doctrine in a manner as<br />
is worthy of men. When I look<br />
across <strong>the</strong> churches of America, I<br />
must ask, “Where are <strong>the</strong> men?”<br />
If families are not run by <strong>the</strong><br />
children, <strong>the</strong>y are run by <strong>the</strong><br />
wives. If not by <strong>the</strong> wives, <strong>the</strong>n by<br />
<strong>the</strong> preachers. “As for my people,<br />
children are <strong>the</strong>ir oppressors,<br />
and women rule over <strong>the</strong>m. O<br />
my people, <strong>the</strong>y which lead <strong>the</strong>e<br />
cause <strong>the</strong>e to err, and destroy<br />
<strong>the</strong> way of thy paths.” – Isaiah.<br />
3:12. Fa<strong>the</strong>rs have abandoned <strong>the</strong><br />
“path” God laid out for <strong>the</strong> family.<br />
Where are <strong>the</strong> men?<br />
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Is my pastor <strong>the</strong> head<br />
of my home?<br />
We will examine all <strong>the</strong> verses<br />
that are offered in support of <strong>the</strong><br />
doctrine of pastoral dominance.<br />
The Scriptural information on<br />
pastors is very limited. The<br />
word pastor is found in <strong>the</strong> New<br />
Testament (KJV) only one time<br />
(Ephesians 4:11), and <strong>the</strong>re is no<br />
mention of pastors having any<br />
authority to rule or command <strong>the</strong><br />
church. His function is that of a<br />
teacher of <strong>the</strong> Word of God.<br />
Ephesians 4:11 And he<br />
gave some, apostles; and some,<br />
prophets; and some, evangelists;<br />
and some, pastors and teachers;<br />
12 For <strong>the</strong> perfecting of<br />
<strong>the</strong> saints, for <strong>the</strong> work of <strong>the</strong><br />
ministry, for <strong>the</strong> edifying of <strong>the</strong><br />
body of Christ:<br />
13 Till we all come in <strong>the</strong><br />
unity of <strong>the</strong> faith, and of <strong>the</strong><br />
knowledge of <strong>the</strong> Son of God,<br />
unto a perfect man, unto <strong>the</strong><br />
measure of <strong>the</strong> stature of <strong>the</strong><br />
fulness of Christ:<br />
14 That we henceforth be no<br />
more children, tossed to and fro,<br />
and carried about with every<br />
wind of doctrine, by <strong>the</strong> sleight<br />
of men, and cunning craftiness,<br />
whereby <strong>the</strong>y lie in wait to<br />
deceive;<br />
15 But speaking <strong>the</strong> truth<br />
in love, may grow up into him<br />
in all things, which is <strong>the</strong> head,<br />
even Christ:<br />
16 From whom <strong>the</strong> whole<br />
body fitly joined toge<strong>the</strong>r and<br />
compacted by that which every<br />
joint supplieth, according to <strong>the</strong><br />
effectual working in <strong>the</strong> measure<br />
of every part, maketh increase<br />
of <strong>the</strong> body unto <strong>the</strong> edifying of<br />
itself in love.
The pastor is a teacher of <strong>the</strong><br />
word of God. His job description<br />
is given in verses 12-16.<br />
He teaches and edifies <strong>the</strong><br />
body of Christ, guiding it to<br />
minister to itself until it grows up.<br />
Verse 15 clearly identifies <strong>the</strong> head<br />
of <strong>the</strong> church as Christ, not <strong>the</strong><br />
pastor.<br />
Should elders “rule” my<br />
home?<br />
Local churches were ruled<br />
by elders, sometimes called<br />
bishops. The word, “rule” is<br />
used in reference to elders in just<br />
two passages. It is not used in<br />
reference to bishops.<br />
1Tim 5:17 Let <strong>the</strong> elders that<br />
rule well be counted worthy of<br />
double honour, especially <strong>the</strong>y<br />
who labour in <strong>the</strong> word and<br />
doctrine.<br />
18 For <strong>the</strong> scripture saith,<br />
Thou shalt not muzzle <strong>the</strong> ox<br />
that treadeth out <strong>the</strong> corn. And,<br />
The labourer is worthy of his<br />
reward.<br />
The elders rule <strong>the</strong> church<br />
in a manner prescribed by<br />
Scripture (teaching Bible<br />
doctrine) Their rule is not<br />
autonomous.<br />
Heb13:7 Remember <strong>the</strong>m<br />
which have <strong>the</strong> rule over you,<br />
who have spoken unto you <strong>the</strong><br />
word of God: whose faith follow,<br />
considering <strong>the</strong> end of <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
conversation.<br />
9 Be not carried about with<br />
divers and strange doctrines.<br />
[They obey in regard to <strong>the</strong> word<br />
of God spoken]<br />
17 Obey <strong>the</strong>m that have<br />
<strong>the</strong> rule over you, [verse 7—<strong>the</strong><br />
one who led <strong>the</strong>m to Christ] and<br />
submit yourselves: for <strong>the</strong>y<br />
watch for your souls, as <strong>the</strong>y<br />
that must give account, that <strong>the</strong>y<br />
may do it with joy, and not with<br />
grief: for that is unprofitable for<br />
you.<br />
24 Salute all <strong>the</strong>m that have<br />
<strong>the</strong> rule over you, and all <strong>the</strong><br />
saints. They of Italy salute you.<br />
Again, <strong>the</strong> elders rule by<br />
speaking <strong>the</strong> word of God and<br />
by living an example of faith that<br />
o<strong>the</strong>rs can follow. In verse 17,<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir rule is described as watching<br />
for <strong>the</strong> souls of those to whom<br />
<strong>the</strong>y minister. They watch by<br />
guarding against strange doctrine<br />
that would damage <strong>the</strong> souls of<br />
those in <strong>the</strong>ir care.<br />
There is nothing that indicates<br />
that a minister has <strong>the</strong> authority<br />
to meddle in <strong>the</strong> personal life of<br />
anyone. There is not one example<br />
anywhere in Scripture that a<br />
minister ever told anyone who<br />
to marry, where to live, how to<br />
school <strong>the</strong>ir children, what job<br />
<strong>the</strong>y should hold, or any o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
matter beyond sound Bible<br />
doctrine. That is it for <strong>the</strong> word,<br />
“rule.” There are no o<strong>the</strong>r verses<br />
to examine.<br />
Should I “obey” an<br />
elder in matters of<br />
family?<br />
<strong>the</strong>m and follow <strong>the</strong>ir faith, not<br />
being carried about with divers<br />
and strange doctrines. <strong>No</strong> fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
obedience is ever demanded.<br />
The command to submit<br />
to elders is found just one time<br />
(in <strong>the</strong> passage above), and <strong>the</strong><br />
context remains that of submitting<br />
to Bible doctrine.<br />
Guard against false<br />
shepherds<br />
Many Christians think that <strong>the</strong>y<br />
should heed anyone who happens<br />
to be at <strong>the</strong> religious helm.<br />
Jesus predicted that <strong>the</strong> church<br />
would become corrupted and<br />
that <strong>the</strong>re would be many false<br />
teachers. Jesus’ greatest enemies<br />
were religious leaders and <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
doctrines. The first three gospels<br />
are a running account of Jesus in<br />
contest with structured religion.<br />
It was religion that crucified<br />
him, and it will be religion that<br />
produces Antichrist. Man is a<br />
religious animal, and history<br />
reveals that religious ritual and<br />
tradition triumph over revealed<br />
truth and common sense in every<br />
century. So it is today.<br />
Mat<strong>the</strong>w 7:15 Beware<br />
“Obey” is used in reference to an of false prophets, which<br />
elder just one time, and it is found come to you in sheep’s<br />
in <strong>the</strong> second of our two passages clothing, but inwardly<br />
(reviewed above) containing <strong>the</strong>y are ravening<br />
<strong>the</strong> word, “ rule” in reference to wolves.<br />
elders.<br />
16 Ye shall know <strong>the</strong>m by<br />
Heb 13:17 Obey <strong>the</strong>m that <strong>the</strong>ir fruits. [He is speaking of<br />
have <strong>the</strong> rule over you, and prophets, not just Christians in<br />
submit yourselves: for <strong>the</strong>y general.]<br />
watch for your souls, as <strong>the</strong>y<br />
that must give account, that <strong>the</strong>y Mark 13:22 For false Christs<br />
may do it with joy, and not with and false prophets shall rise, and<br />
grief: for that is unprofitable for shall shew signs and wonders,<br />
you.<br />
to seduce, if it were possible,<br />
We have already discussed even <strong>the</strong> elect. [Those who claim<br />
<strong>the</strong> context of this verse above. to represent Christ will include a<br />
Christians are to obey elders in<br />
regard to <strong>the</strong> word spoken unto<br />
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number of deceivers.]<br />
The old covenant was marked<br />
by false shepherds.<br />
Isaiah 9:15 The ancient and<br />
honourable, he is <strong>the</strong> head; and<br />
<strong>the</strong> prophet that teacheth lies, he<br />
is <strong>the</strong> tail.<br />
16 For <strong>the</strong> leaders of this<br />
people cause <strong>the</strong>m to err; and<br />
<strong>the</strong>y that are led of <strong>the</strong>m are<br />
destroyed.<br />
17 Therefore <strong>the</strong> Lord shall<br />
have no joy in <strong>the</strong>ir young men,<br />
nei<strong>the</strong>r shall have mercy on<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir fa<strong>the</strong>rless and widows: for<br />
every one is an hypocrite and<br />
an evildoer, and every mouth<br />
speaketh folly.<br />
8<br />
In <strong>the</strong> passage above, <strong>the</strong><br />
leaders of <strong>the</strong> people caused<br />
<strong>the</strong>m to err, which resulted in<br />
<strong>the</strong> destruction of those who<br />
blindly followed.<br />
Even more horrendous, when<br />
<strong>the</strong> people followed false teachers,<br />
it resulted in God rejecting <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
young men, orphans, and widows.<br />
Even <strong>the</strong> apostolic church was<br />
plagued with false teachers.<br />
2Peter 2:1-3 But <strong>the</strong>re were<br />
false prophets also among <strong>the</strong><br />
people, even as <strong>the</strong>re shall be<br />
false teachers among you, who<br />
privily shall bring in damnable<br />
heresies, even denying <strong>the</strong><br />
Lord that bought <strong>the</strong>m, and<br />
bring upon <strong>the</strong>mselves swift<br />
destruction.2 And many shall<br />
follow <strong>the</strong>ir pernicious ways ; by<br />
reason of whom <strong>the</strong> way of truth<br />
shall be evil spoken of.<br />
3 And through covetousness<br />
shall <strong>the</strong>y with feigned words<br />
make merchandise of you:<br />
2Cor 11:13 For such are<br />
false apostles, deceitful workers,<br />
transforming <strong>the</strong>mselves into<br />
<strong>the</strong> apostles of Christ.<br />
There is no escaping <strong>the</strong><br />
presence of false teachers and<br />
prophets. I don’t say this so you<br />
will dismiss all teachers, for I too<br />
am a pastor/teacher/elder. But<br />
we should all be as <strong>the</strong> Berean<br />
Christians, for when <strong>the</strong> Apostle<br />
Paul himself preached to <strong>the</strong>m,<br />
<strong>the</strong>y “searched <strong>the</strong> Scriptures<br />
daily, whe<strong>the</strong>r those things were<br />
so”- Acts 17:11.<br />
The Scripture was<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir fi nal authority,<br />
not <strong>the</strong> apostle.<br />
<strong>No</strong> preacher worth his chicken<br />
dinner would be less than thrilled<br />
to have his congregation going<br />
home after hearing his sermons<br />
to check everything he said with<br />
<strong>the</strong> Word of God. Any minister<br />
who shows reluctance to being<br />
questioned is not to be trusted. The<br />
Word of God ALONE is our final<br />
authority in all matters of faith and<br />
practice.<br />
How should I respond<br />
to an elder who seeks<br />
to rule my home?<br />
What should be our response<br />
to ministers who misuse <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
gifts and offices? We are given<br />
a good example in Paul’s letter<br />
to <strong>the</strong> Galatians. He speaks of<br />
false brethren who sneak into<br />
<strong>the</strong> congregation and preach a<br />
doctrine that denies Christian<br />
liberty.<br />
Gal 2:4 And that because of<br />
false brethren unawares brought<br />
in, who came in privily to spy<br />
out our liberty which we have<br />
in Christ Jesus, that <strong>the</strong>y might<br />
bring us into bondage:<br />
So how did Paul deal<br />
with this false teaching that would<br />
bring <strong>the</strong> Christians into bondage?<br />
He did not yield for even an hour.<br />
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hour; that <strong>the</strong> truth of <strong>the</strong> gospel<br />
might continue with you.<br />
These teachers, preaching<br />
false doctrine, must have claimed<br />
to be men of special gifts, for<br />
Paul makes a point of stating how<br />
unimpressed he was. He shows<br />
no sympathy, and even disdain for<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir reputations.<br />
6 But of <strong>the</strong>se who seemed to<br />
be somewhat, (whatsoever <strong>the</strong>y )<br />
were, it maketh no matter to me:<br />
God accepteth no man’s person:<br />
for <strong>the</strong>y who seemed to be<br />
somewhat in conference added<br />
nothing to me:<br />
When <strong>the</strong> apostle Peter came<br />
to Antioch and conducted himself<br />
in a way that was misleading<br />
to <strong>the</strong> Christians, Paul rebuked<br />
him publicly. Peter’s celebrated<br />
position in <strong>the</strong> early church did<br />
not place him beyond <strong>the</strong> reach<br />
of public rebuke when he failed<br />
to act according to <strong>the</strong> truth of <strong>the</strong><br />
gospel.<br />
11 But when Peter was come<br />
to Antioch, I withstood him to<br />
<strong>the</strong> face, because he was to be<br />
blamed.<br />
14 But when I saw that <strong>the</strong>y<br />
walked not uprightly according<br />
to <strong>the</strong> truth of <strong>the</strong> gospel, I said<br />
unto Peter before <strong>the</strong>m all, If<br />
thou, being a Jew, livest after<br />
<strong>the</strong> manner of Gentiles, and not<br />
as do <strong>the</strong> Jews, why compellest<br />
thou <strong>the</strong> Gentiles to live as do<br />
<strong>the</strong> Jews?<br />
This was not just an isolated<br />
event, for Paul writes to a young<br />
preacher named Timothy and tells<br />
him to publicly rebuke any elder<br />
that sins.<br />
1Timothy 5:17 Let <strong>the</strong> elders<br />
that rule well be counted worthy<br />
of double honour, especially<br />
<strong>the</strong>y who labour in <strong>the</strong> word and<br />
doctrine. [The elder rules through<br />
<strong>the</strong> word]<br />
18 For <strong>the</strong> scripture saith,
Thou shalt not muzzle <strong>the</strong> ox<br />
that treadeth out <strong>the</strong> corn. [The<br />
preacher’s study of <strong>the</strong> word is<br />
compared to an ox treading out<br />
<strong>the</strong> corn.] And, The labourer is<br />
worthy of his reward.<br />
19 Against an elder receive<br />
not an accusation, but before<br />
two or three witnesses.<br />
20 Them that sin rebuke<br />
before all, that o<strong>the</strong>rs also may<br />
fear.<br />
The authority of a minister<br />
does not extend beyond his<br />
allegiance to <strong>the</strong> truth. He is<br />
honored only as he honors <strong>the</strong><br />
truth. If he publicly sins, he is to<br />
be publicly rebuked.<br />
Judge all ministers for<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir accuracy<br />
1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe<br />
not every spirit, but try <strong>the</strong><br />
spirits whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y are of God:<br />
because many false prophets are<br />
gone out into <strong>the</strong> world.<br />
He connects <strong>the</strong> spirits with<br />
false prophets. The passage<br />
assumes that <strong>the</strong>re is a spirit<br />
behind <strong>the</strong> prophet, and that one<br />
should examine <strong>the</strong> spirit that<br />
motivates a minister. I draw your<br />
attention to <strong>the</strong> fact that ministers<br />
were not to be taken on <strong>the</strong>ir claim<br />
or <strong>the</strong>ir credentials. Any minister<br />
is suspect. Every prophet should<br />
be examined as to <strong>the</strong> spirit and<br />
<strong>the</strong> accuracy of what he says. If<br />
he has <strong>the</strong> wrong spirit, or if his<br />
message is false, <strong>the</strong> Christian has<br />
a duty to dismiss him. When a<br />
prophet speaks, o<strong>the</strong>rs should be<br />
judging <strong>the</strong> content for accuracy<br />
(1Corinthinas 14:29).<br />
What does <strong>the</strong> Bible<br />
teach about church<br />
authority?<br />
History, both secular and religious,<br />
is <strong>the</strong> sad and sordid drama of men<br />
seeking to dominate and control<br />
o<strong>the</strong>rs. Every local church has<br />
its stories of fights and struggles<br />
for control and power. It is an<br />
unending conflict. If a church<br />
has a few precious months when<br />
<strong>the</strong>re is complete harmony, it is<br />
treasured by those who experience<br />
it.<br />
Many ministers are sincere,<br />
desiring for Jesus to be <strong>the</strong><br />
shepherd of his sheep. They would<br />
love to give <strong>the</strong>mselves to nothing<br />
but <strong>the</strong> study and ministry of <strong>the</strong><br />
Word, allowing o<strong>the</strong>r elders or<br />
deacons or mature men to tend to<br />
all <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r affairs of <strong>the</strong> church.<br />
There are always<br />
people who are<br />
uncomfortable when<br />
someone else is in a<br />
place of authority.<br />
They are self-appointed analysts,<br />
seeking out imperfections and<br />
talking about <strong>the</strong>m. If <strong>the</strong>y can,<br />
<strong>the</strong>y will keep a congregation on<br />
<strong>the</strong> edge of splitting.<br />
Their vital part in <strong>the</strong> conflict<br />
gives meaning to <strong>the</strong>ir o<strong>the</strong>rwise<br />
insignificant lives. Every local<br />
church has <strong>the</strong>m. Sometimes <strong>the</strong>y<br />
lie dormant, waiting until <strong>the</strong> time<br />
is ripe, but when <strong>the</strong>y see a crack<br />
in <strong>the</strong> minister’s armor, <strong>the</strong>y slink<br />
out of retirement and begin to<br />
ga<strong>the</strong>r and “share” information.<br />
Circumstances like <strong>the</strong>se<br />
tempt a minister to use his office<br />
to tighten up on <strong>the</strong> congregation.<br />
He is in an excellent position<br />
to dominate, and it is a great<br />
temptation to become autocratic<br />
(with <strong>the</strong> best of intentions) to<br />
save <strong>the</strong> church from heresy,<br />
immodesty, monetary abuse,<br />
selfish controllers, and any<br />
number of genuine threats to <strong>the</strong><br />
body of Christ. Fear of division<br />
and strife are what motivates<br />
him at first, but <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong>re are <strong>the</strong><br />
lower motives: fear of financial<br />
loss, fear of losing his job, fear of<br />
rejection and failure. He begins<br />
to lord it over God’s heritage.<br />
The tighter he squeezes, <strong>the</strong> more<br />
things slip beyond his control. It<br />
eventually degenerates to a battle<br />
for self-survival. Once he crosses<br />
<strong>the</strong> unseen line and makes himself<br />
<strong>the</strong> head of <strong>the</strong> church, <strong>the</strong>re is<br />
nothing to stop him from drifting<br />
fur<strong>the</strong>r and fur<strong>the</strong>r into making his<br />
own rules. He no longer resembles<br />
a true minister of <strong>the</strong> gospel, and<br />
<strong>the</strong> church becomes a corporation<br />
with a desperate C.E.O. at <strong>the</strong> top.<br />
This is not <strong>the</strong> exception. Sadly, it<br />
is <strong>the</strong> rule.<br />
I take no pleasure in saying<br />
<strong>the</strong>se things. I feel like a juryman<br />
sitting in judgment of a battlescarred<br />
soldier who made a<br />
mistake on <strong>the</strong> battlefield.<br />
Pastoring is a tough job. It places<br />
mortals on pedestals and grants<br />
<strong>the</strong>m powers meant only for God.<br />
It is a wonder that any ministers<br />
of modern churches ever avoid<br />
all <strong>the</strong> pitfalls. James said, “My<br />
brethren, be not many masters,<br />
knowing that we shall receive<br />
<strong>the</strong> greater condemnation. For<br />
in many things we offend all. If<br />
any man offend not in word, <strong>the</strong><br />
same is a perfect man, and able<br />
also to bridle <strong>the</strong> whole body”-<br />
James 3:1-2. It is a warning to<br />
not seek a place of authority, for<br />
it is a difficult horse to ride. For<br />
that reason, Paul told Timothy<br />
in regard to choosing bishops:<br />
“<strong>No</strong>t a novice, lest being lifted<br />
up with pride he fall into <strong>the</strong><br />
condemnation of <strong>the</strong> devil”-<br />
1Timothy 3:6.<br />
The disciples sought<br />
to rule<br />
The disciples manifested this<br />
human frailty to dominate. Two<br />
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to ask for <strong>the</strong> highest positions—<br />
above <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r ten.<br />
Mark 10:6 And he said unto<br />
<strong>the</strong>m, What would ye that I<br />
should do for you?<br />
37 They said unto him,<br />
Grant unto us that we may sit,<br />
one on thy right hand, and <strong>the</strong><br />
o<strong>the</strong>r on thy left hand, in thy<br />
glory.<br />
42 But Jesus called <strong>the</strong>m<br />
to him, and saith unto <strong>the</strong>m,<br />
Ye know that <strong>the</strong>y which are<br />
accounted to rule over <strong>the</strong><br />
Gentiles exercise lordship over<br />
<strong>the</strong>m; and <strong>the</strong>ir great ones<br />
exercise authority upon <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
43 But so shall it not be<br />
among you: but whosoever will<br />
be great among you, shall be<br />
your minister:<br />
44 And whosoever of you<br />
will be <strong>the</strong> chiefest, shall be<br />
servant of all.<br />
45 For even <strong>the</strong> Son of man<br />
came not to be ministered unto,<br />
but to minister, and to give his<br />
life a ransom for many.<br />
The same word translated<br />
“exercise authority,” above, is<br />
found in 1Peter 5:3 translated as<br />
“being lords over.” In Mat<strong>the</strong>w<br />
20:25 it is translated as “exercise<br />
dominion over.” <strong>No</strong> such word is<br />
used in reference to <strong>the</strong> ruling of<br />
elders. In <strong>the</strong> passage above, Jesus<br />
told <strong>the</strong> disciples that <strong>the</strong> church<br />
was not going to be like human<br />
institutions and corporations.<br />
There will not be anyone at <strong>the</strong> top<br />
exercising authority, dominion, or<br />
lordship over <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs. The top is<br />
<strong>the</strong> bottom. One rules by serving<br />
o<strong>the</strong>rs; he doesn’t serve by ruling.<br />
His message is: don’t seek a high<br />
seat of power; seek a low place of<br />
service. This balance is virtually<br />
unknown in today’s church.<br />
In <strong>the</strong> following passage<br />
Peter tells <strong>the</strong> elders to do<br />
what elders do: feed <strong>the</strong><br />
fl ock—preach <strong>the</strong> Word.<br />
He warns <strong>the</strong>m that while <strong>the</strong>y<br />
are teaching <strong>the</strong> Word, <strong>the</strong>y should<br />
not lord it over God’s heritage, but<br />
rule by example.<br />
1Peter 4:1 The elders which<br />
are among you I exhort, who am<br />
also an elder, and a witness of<br />
<strong>the</strong> sufferings of Christ, and also<br />
a partaker of <strong>the</strong> glory that shall<br />
be revealed:<br />
2 Feed <strong>the</strong> flock of God<br />
which is among you, taking<br />
<strong>the</strong> oversight <strong>the</strong>reof , not by<br />
constraint, but willingly; not for<br />
filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;<br />
3 Nei<strong>the</strong>r as being lords<br />
over God’s heritage, but being<br />
ensamples to <strong>the</strong> flock.<br />
The following passages<br />
are <strong>the</strong> clincher. These<br />
are <strong>the</strong> only places<br />
where <strong>the</strong> chain of<br />
command is given. It<br />
is very clear. Listen up! The head<br />
of <strong>the</strong> woman is her husband. The<br />
head of <strong>the</strong> husband is Christ, and<br />
<strong>the</strong> head of Christ is <strong>the</strong> Fa<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
There is no pastor or elder in <strong>the</strong><br />
chain of command. He rules <strong>the</strong><br />
church by obediently preaching<br />
<strong>the</strong> word. He has no authority to<br />
rule a man’s wife or his children<br />
or <strong>the</strong> man.<br />
1Corinthians 11:1 Be ye<br />
followers of me, even as I also<br />
am of Christ.<br />
2 <strong>No</strong>w I praise you,<br />
brethren, that ye remember<br />
me in all things, and keep <strong>the</strong><br />
ordinances, as I delivered <strong>the</strong>m<br />
to you.<br />
3 But I would have you<br />
know, that <strong>the</strong> head of every<br />
man is Christ;[not an elder or<br />
pastor] and <strong>the</strong> head of <strong>the</strong><br />
woman is <strong>the</strong> man; [not just any<br />
man—only her husband] and <strong>the</strong><br />
head of Christ is God.<br />
Ephesians 5:21 Submitting<br />
yourselves one to ano<strong>the</strong>r in<br />
<strong>the</strong> fear of God. [<strong>No</strong> one in <strong>the</strong><br />
church is expected to be “above<br />
submitting.”]<br />
22 Wives, submit yourselves<br />
unto your own husbands, [<strong>No</strong>t to<br />
a pastor, elder, or bishop.] as unto<br />
<strong>the</strong> Lord.<br />
23 For <strong>the</strong> husband is <strong>the</strong><br />
head of <strong>the</strong> wife, even as Christ<br />
is <strong>the</strong> head of <strong>the</strong> church: [<strong>No</strong><br />
one or group of men are <strong>the</strong><br />
“head” of <strong>the</strong> church.] and he is<br />
<strong>the</strong> saviour of <strong>the</strong> body. [ <strong>No</strong> one<br />
measures up to being <strong>the</strong> “saviour”<br />
of <strong>the</strong> body of Christ, <strong>the</strong> Church.]<br />
24 Therefore as <strong>the</strong> church<br />
is subject unto Christ, so let <strong>the</strong><br />
wives be to <strong>the</strong>ir own husbands<br />
in every thing. [Scripture sure<br />
keeps <strong>the</strong> chain of command<br />
working well, all under Christ!]<br />
So how do elders rule?<br />
What is <strong>the</strong>ir ministry? There is a<br />
perfect example in Acts 15. It has<br />
all <strong>the</strong> ingredients. There was a<br />
big dispute over what constituted<br />
salvation for Gentiles. When <strong>the</strong><br />
issue came to a head, <strong>the</strong> apostles<br />
and elders came toge<strong>the</strong>r with<br />
<strong>the</strong> whole congregation to decide<br />
on church doctrine regarding <strong>the</strong><br />
salvation of Gentiles. Read <strong>the</strong><br />
chapter and note that <strong>the</strong> decision<br />
reached by <strong>the</strong> elders and apostles<br />
was in <strong>the</strong> presence of all <strong>the</strong><br />
church and with <strong>the</strong>ir unanimous<br />
consent. The issue was finally<br />
decided when James quoted<br />
Scripture that pointed <strong>the</strong>m to a<br />
correct course of action. The word<br />
of God confirmed <strong>the</strong> alreadystated<br />
views of Barnabas, Peter,<br />
and Paul.<br />
Acts 15:22 Then pleased<br />
it <strong>the</strong> apostles and elders,<br />
with <strong>the</strong> whole church, to<br />
send chosen men of <strong>the</strong>ir own<br />
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company to Antioch with Paul<br />
and Barnabas; namely, Judas<br />
surnamed Barsabas, and Silas,<br />
chief men among <strong>the</strong> brethren:<br />
23 And <strong>the</strong>y wrote letters by<br />
<strong>the</strong>m after this manner; The<br />
apostles and elders and brethren<br />
send greeting unto <strong>the</strong> brethren<br />
which are of <strong>the</strong> Gentiles in<br />
Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:<br />
25 It seemed good unto us, being<br />
assembled with one accord, to<br />
send chosen men unto you with<br />
our beloved Barnabas and Paul,<br />
28 For it seemed good to <strong>the</strong><br />
Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay<br />
upon you no greater burden<br />
than <strong>the</strong>se necessary things;<br />
The letter was sent in <strong>the</strong><br />
name of <strong>the</strong> apostles, elders, and<br />
brethren (<strong>the</strong> whole congregation)<br />
with <strong>the</strong> affirmation that it was by<br />
<strong>the</strong> guidance of <strong>the</strong> Holy Spirit<br />
that <strong>the</strong>y spoke with one accord.<br />
So we see that <strong>the</strong> elders<br />
functioned as teachers and led<br />
<strong>the</strong> church to have one mind on<br />
<strong>the</strong> issue. They used Scripture to<br />
persuade, and did not coerce or<br />
demand as one with sole authority.<br />
Their authority did not exceed<br />
Scripture and <strong>the</strong> guidance of <strong>the</strong><br />
Holy Spirit as perceived by <strong>the</strong><br />
whole congregation.<br />
In Paul’s letter to Timothy,<br />
he says that a bishop should rule<br />
his house and have his children<br />
in subjection, but concerning <strong>the</strong><br />
church he said a bishop should<br />
take care of <strong>the</strong> church.<br />
1 Timothy 3:4 One that<br />
ruleth well his own house,<br />
having his children in subjection<br />
with all gravity;<br />
5 (For if a man know not how to<br />
rule his own house, how shall he<br />
take care of <strong>the</strong> church of God?)<br />
[A minister takes care of <strong>the</strong><br />
church by ministering <strong>the</strong> Word of<br />
God, not by meddling in personal<br />
affairs.]<br />
After looking at all pertinent<br />
Scripture on <strong>the</strong> subject, it is<br />
clear that a man is <strong>the</strong> head of his<br />
family, under no one but Christ.<br />
And God has blessed <strong>the</strong> man<br />
with o<strong>the</strong>r men who have gifts<br />
of ministry. They guide and lead<br />
by example and teaching of <strong>the</strong><br />
Word of God. You can thank God<br />
for teaching/preaching elders who<br />
rule by accurate Bible doctrine<br />
and mind <strong>the</strong>ir own business.<br />
Umbrella of authority?<br />
In recent years a doctrine of<br />
“giving up your rights” has been<br />
taken to cult-like extremes. It is<br />
<strong>the</strong> concept that one is protected<br />
from <strong>the</strong> consequences of his<br />
actions if he is under an umbrella<br />
of authority. Their surrender<br />
of conscience to authority is<br />
reminiscent of <strong>the</strong> Dark Age<br />
concept of <strong>the</strong> divine right of<br />
kings and masters.<br />
<strong>No</strong> one has a right<br />
to convey or assign<br />
his conscience to <strong>the</strong><br />
care of ano<strong>the</strong>r—not<br />
children to <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
parents; not a wife to her<br />
husband; not a man to elders; not<br />
elders to bishops, cardinals, or<br />
popes.<br />
A child must obey his<br />
parents, a wife obey her husband,<br />
man obey <strong>the</strong> government, and<br />
Christians obey <strong>the</strong> elders of <strong>the</strong><br />
church, only according to <strong>the</strong><br />
jurisdiction of each. <strong>No</strong> one, o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
than God, has command over <strong>the</strong><br />
moral nature of ano<strong>the</strong>r. A man,<br />
woman, or child will answer to<br />
God for <strong>the</strong> things done in his or<br />
her body, whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y be good<br />
or bad, irrespective of what <strong>the</strong><br />
powers-that-be have dictated. On<br />
judgment day, no one will avoid<br />
blame by saying, “But I was under<br />
authority.”<br />
We spoke of certain<br />
unalienable rights (duties—<br />
responsibilities) that are given<br />
by God, rights that cannot be<br />
conveyed to ano<strong>the</strong>r; <strong>the</strong>y remain<br />
<strong>the</strong> individual’s sole responsibility<br />
before God. Even your children<br />
have unalienable rights. They<br />
cannot transfer or hand over <strong>the</strong><br />
sexual right of <strong>the</strong>ir bodies to<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir parents. Each moral agent is<br />
responsible before God to guard<br />
his own conscience. <strong>No</strong> child<br />
should allow his parents to use<br />
him sexually. A wife should not<br />
obey her husband if he wants to<br />
practice anal intercourse, or if he<br />
wants her to view pornography,<br />
or smoke pot. She should not<br />
obey him if he is subjecting <strong>the</strong><br />
children to perversions of any<br />
kind. However, if he wants her to<br />
stay home with him on Sunday,<br />
she should obey. If he wants her<br />
to wear jewelry or bright-colored<br />
clo<strong>the</strong>s or dye her hair or cut her<br />
hair, she should obey. <strong>No</strong>ne of<br />
<strong>the</strong>se issues are moral.<br />
God has a prior claim on<br />
everyone, even children. When<br />
Jesus was 12-years-old, we find<br />
him troubling his mo<strong>the</strong>r and<br />
Joseph by his prior commitment<br />
to his heavenly Fa<strong>the</strong>r. Though he<br />
was subject to <strong>the</strong>m, he gave <strong>the</strong>m<br />
to understand that his Heavenly<br />
Fa<strong>the</strong>r came first.<br />
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The immorality of <strong>the</strong> school<br />
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a young man of virtue, he knew<br />
that he could not continue in that<br />
environment. When he told his<br />
fa<strong>the</strong>r that he was giving up his<br />
art career for studies in <strong>the</strong>ology<br />
at a nearby Bible Institute of no<br />
reputation, his fa<strong>the</strong>r demanded<br />
The Bible does not command<br />
adults to obey <strong>the</strong>ir parents,<br />
and honor has nothing to do<br />
with subjection to ano<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
that he stay in art school. He<br />
wanted to honor his fa<strong>the</strong>r, but<br />
not at <strong>the</strong> cost of his own honor,<br />
so when appeal and reason failed,<br />
he announced that he was leaving<br />
<strong>the</strong> art school and going to Bible<br />
College. His Christian fa<strong>the</strong>r, a<br />
man of high principles and oldfashioned<br />
ideals, told his son to<br />
leave home if he was going to<br />
disobey. The young man packed<br />
up his bags and left. When his<br />
fa<strong>the</strong>r saw his success in <strong>the</strong><br />
ministry, he forgave his son, but<br />
<strong>the</strong> son, <strong>the</strong>n a minister, never<br />
doubted that he did <strong>the</strong> right thing.<br />
There was a man going about his<br />
Fa<strong>the</strong>r’s business.<br />
When to disobey<br />
government<br />
In every generation <strong>the</strong> church has<br />
its proponents of blind obedience<br />
to government. The church leaders<br />
of Germany preached duty and<br />
submission to <strong>the</strong> powers that be.<br />
That unqualified subjugation of<br />
<strong>the</strong> religious populace enabled<br />
Hitler to march young Christian<br />
men off to conquer <strong>the</strong> world and<br />
kill Jews while singing hymns of<br />
praise to God. Romans 13 is cited<br />
as mandating complete surrender<br />
to <strong>the</strong> current political powers.<br />
But Romans 13:7 qualifies <strong>the</strong><br />
subjection and limits it to<br />
those things over which<br />
government has rightful<br />
jurisdiction. Some<br />
things we owe to<br />
God, not government,<br />
which is what Jesus<br />
had already told us in<br />
Mat<strong>the</strong>w 22:21.<br />
When it comes to taxes and<br />
civil laws that maintain <strong>the</strong><br />
social order, we must obey<br />
<strong>the</strong> government, but when<br />
<strong>the</strong> government tries to get<br />
between God and <strong>the</strong> family,<br />
or between <strong>the</strong> parents and <strong>the</strong><br />
children (in regard to education,<br />
impartation of culture, values, and<br />
worldview) we must obey God, not<br />
government.<br />
Jesus disobeyed civil law<br />
when it interfered with obeying<br />
God (Mat<strong>the</strong>w 21:23-27). And,<br />
Peter and <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r apostles placed<br />
God above government, as did<br />
Paul.<br />
Acts 5:27 And when <strong>the</strong>y<br />
had brought <strong>the</strong>m, <strong>the</strong>y set <strong>the</strong>m<br />
before <strong>the</strong> council: and <strong>the</strong> high<br />
priest asked <strong>the</strong>m,<br />
28 Saying, Did not we<br />
straitly command you that ye<br />
should not teach in this name?<br />
and, behold, ye have filled<br />
Jerusalem with your doctrine,<br />
and intend to bring this man’s<br />
blood upon us.<br />
29 Then Peter and <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
apostles answered and said, We<br />
ought to obey God ra<strong>the</strong>r than<br />
men.<br />
Can you believe this?<br />
Dear Mike and Debi,<br />
My husband and I are struggling<br />
with issues with his family. He<br />
was abused by his dad as a child,<br />
and now his bro<strong>the</strong>r has been<br />
charged with abusing children.<br />
His family wants to get toge<strong>the</strong>r,<br />
but I fear for my children. My<br />
husband is undecided. He knows<br />
all those things happened, and<br />
are continuing to happen, and we<br />
could be putting our children at<br />
risk regardless of how hard we<br />
try to watch <strong>the</strong>m. He wants to<br />
show honor to his dad, but does<br />
forgiveness and honor mean<br />
subjecting yourself and your<br />
children to <strong>the</strong>m? Family is <strong>the</strong><br />
ugliest thing in our life, yet we are<br />
commanded to honor and obey.<br />
M. D.<br />
The Bible does not command<br />
adults to obey <strong>the</strong>ir parents,<br />
and honor has nothing to do<br />
with subjection to ano<strong>the</strong>r. Your<br />
children come first. Personally, I<br />
would break off all contact with<br />
<strong>the</strong> old reprobate and “honor” him<br />
from afar. If your husband does<br />
decide to get toge<strong>the</strong>r, make sure<br />
<strong>the</strong> children are never out of your<br />
sight, and never allow <strong>the</strong>m to sit<br />
in <strong>the</strong> “devil’s” lap. On judgment<br />
day, you won’t suffer any loss for<br />
having not trusted your children<br />
to a criminal, but you will suffer<br />
loss now and forever if, on your<br />
watch, your children are molested<br />
because you didn’t have <strong>the</strong><br />
backbone to offend a sinner who<br />
offends children and should be<br />
cast into <strong>the</strong> sea with a concrete<br />
block tied to his head. I say that<br />
with Scriptural authority (Mat<strong>the</strong>w<br />
18:6-10).<br />
Where are <strong>the</strong> men? Has this<br />
doctrine of authority so eroded<br />
common sense and supplanted<br />
personal responsibility that<br />
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eprobate parents should be<br />
unconditionally reverenced as<br />
God?<br />
Dear Pearls,<br />
My dad left my mo<strong>the</strong>r for a<br />
lady he met on <strong>the</strong> internet.<br />
My mom is not blameless in this<br />
situation, for she nagged him to<br />
death for <strong>the</strong> past ten years.<br />
My sister and I have taken<br />
some very hard looks at how<br />
we treat our husbands since all<br />
this happened. Our dilemma is<br />
in trying to honor both parents<br />
without taking sides. Both<br />
parents are trying to win our<br />
favor over <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r. Also, my<br />
dad wants us to let him and his<br />
live-in lady take our children<br />
places. How can we honor him<br />
and yet say no. Are we being<br />
judgmental?<br />
D. O.<br />
You’ve got <strong>the</strong> question<br />
backward. It is not how can you<br />
honor him and still say no. The<br />
question is: Having said no, how<br />
can you honor him?<br />
Wise judgment is <strong>the</strong> duty<br />
of every moral agent.<br />
A person without judgment is<br />
a conglomerate of flesh without<br />
humanity. Jesus said, “…judge ye<br />
not what is right?” - Luke 12:57.<br />
He also commanded us, “Judge<br />
not according to <strong>the</strong> appearance,<br />
but judge righteous judgment”-<br />
John 7:24. Likewise, Paul said,<br />
“But he that is spiritual judgeth<br />
all things, yet he himself is<br />
judged of no man”- 1Cor 2:15.<br />
I would just as soon my children<br />
ride on <strong>the</strong> hood of <strong>the</strong> car as go<br />
anywhere with ei<strong>the</strong>r one of <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
Their feelings would be my last<br />
consideration. Where are <strong>the</strong> men?<br />
Mike,<br />
I am 49-years-old and have a<br />
question in regard to obeying my<br />
fa<strong>the</strong>r. I would like to sell my<br />
house and move from <strong>the</strong> area,<br />
but he does not feel I should,<br />
and he reminds me that if I want<br />
God‛s blessing I must honor him.<br />
When am I free to make my own<br />
decision?<br />
R. C.<br />
Eph 6:1 Children, obey your<br />
parents in <strong>the</strong> Lord: for this is<br />
right.<br />
2 Honour thy fa<strong>the</strong>r and<br />
mo<strong>the</strong>r; (which is <strong>the</strong> first<br />
commandment with promise;)<br />
3 That it may be well with<br />
<strong>the</strong>e, and thou mayest live long<br />
on <strong>the</strong> earth.<br />
4 And, ye fa<strong>the</strong>rs, provoke<br />
not your children to wrath: but<br />
bring <strong>the</strong>m up in <strong>the</strong> nurture<br />
and admonition of <strong>the</strong> Lord.<br />
The children that were to<br />
obey <strong>the</strong>ir parents were still<br />
being brought up in nurture and<br />
admonition. There is no example<br />
of an adult obeying his parents. It<br />
is emotionally sick for a parent to<br />
expect his grown children to obey<br />
him.<br />
It should be <strong>the</strong> goal of<br />
every parent to bring<br />
his children to <strong>the</strong> point<br />
of making independent<br />
wise decisions. If<br />
parents have earned<br />
<strong>the</strong> respect of <strong>the</strong>ir children, <strong>the</strong><br />
grown child will want to continue<br />
to consult his parent in matters of<br />
importance, but <strong>the</strong> fi nal decision<br />
is his.<br />
In <strong>the</strong> time of Israel’s<br />
wandering in <strong>the</strong> wilderness, we<br />
find that a person 19-years-old<br />
and under was not considered a<br />
responsible adult, but upon turning<br />
20 he would die for his own sins.<br />
A Jewish child was considered<br />
to be two-years-old with <strong>the</strong><br />
commencement of his thirteenth<br />
month. In our reckoning, <strong>the</strong><br />
nineteen-year-old would be<br />
eighteen.<br />
Dear Mike and Debi,<br />
How do we honor our parents<br />
and yet protect our home? We<br />
have received <strong>the</strong> teaching that<br />
we should honor our parents, and<br />
that if God made <strong>the</strong> command<br />
to do so, and you don‛t, <strong>the</strong>n<br />
you aren‛t obeying God. Our<br />
children have been taught to<br />
respect <strong>the</strong>ir grandparents, but<br />
our parents do not accept our<br />
manner of life and raising of our<br />
children. They often question<br />
us in front of <strong>the</strong> kids and even<br />
go so far as to go against us.<br />
When we are in <strong>the</strong>ir home on<br />
visits, we feel that we are in<br />
competition for <strong>the</strong> kids‛ hearts.<br />
P. R.<br />
Sometimes self-righteous<br />
parents get all up in <strong>the</strong> air<br />
over <strong>the</strong>ir young children<br />
being overindulged in<br />
candy or privileges.<br />
It is not going to hurt <strong>the</strong> kids<br />
to eat junk or experience some<br />
permissiveness several days<br />
out of <strong>the</strong> year. However, if <strong>the</strong><br />
grandparents’ influence is weekly<br />
or even daily and is going to<br />
cause long term adverse effects<br />
in your children, you will want<br />
to correct <strong>the</strong> situation with as<br />
little pain as possible to everyone<br />
involved. Your first duty is to<br />
your children, but try to be wise<br />
and patient. When grandparents<br />
know you mean business, and<br />
you have established boundaries,<br />
and <strong>the</strong> consequences are loss of<br />
contact with <strong>the</strong> children, <strong>the</strong>y will<br />
comply. In <strong>the</strong> final analysis, my<br />
children would be raised without<br />
grandparents before <strong>the</strong>y would<br />
be damned by <strong>the</strong>m. Again, <strong>the</strong><br />
root of <strong>the</strong> problem is your lack of<br />
resolve and backbone. When you<br />
get kindly tough, <strong>the</strong> grandparents<br />
will most likely back down.<br />
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Dear Michael,<br />
I am thirty-years-old. I would<br />
like to know when, if ever,<br />
is <strong>the</strong> authority of <strong>the</strong> old<br />
parents no longer in force over<br />
an adult son, especially if <strong>the</strong><br />
mo<strong>the</strong>r is not in authority to<br />
her husband? Although I am<br />
not married, I have been on my<br />
own for many years, and I am<br />
well established in my career<br />
and ministry. My mo<strong>the</strong>r is a<br />
divorcee, so I have provided<br />
for her over <strong>the</strong> years. My dad<br />
has not been a part of my life<br />
for many years. Mo<strong>the</strong>r can be<br />
very spiritually manipulative. I<br />
have met a young woman whom I<br />
believe would make an excellent<br />
wife and mo<strong>the</strong>r to my children.<br />
She is not only a good choice,<br />
but she has my heart, and I<br />
believe I have hers. Her family<br />
is wonderful. They would be all<br />
for our marriage. My mo<strong>the</strong>r,<br />
on <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r hand, does not<br />
like <strong>the</strong> idea. A while back, my<br />
mo<strong>the</strong>r did pick out a wife for<br />
me. She was sure this was <strong>the</strong><br />
girl God had for me to marry. I<br />
was willing to talk to <strong>the</strong> girl‛s<br />
parents, although I was not in<br />
any way attracted to her. As it<br />
turned out, <strong>the</strong> girl was already<br />
asked for and soon married. Do<br />
I, as a grown man, submit to my<br />
mo<strong>the</strong>r, or should she, a woman<br />
without a head, submit to me?<br />
The Last Straw<br />
my home to her liking, meddles<br />
in our finances, belittles my<br />
husband, telling him he‛s foolish<br />
to spend money this way and<br />
that. My o<strong>the</strong>r stepmo<strong>the</strong>r<br />
throws fits when<br />
we aren‛t “fair.”<br />
Both women want<br />
100% loyalty and<br />
subjection from<br />
us. My mo<strong>the</strong>r<br />
examines <strong>the</strong><br />
kids for bruises<br />
and marks<br />
and uses <strong>the</strong><br />
“examination”<br />
as a tool to<br />
threaten calling<br />
<strong>the</strong> DHS when<br />
things don‛t go<br />
her way. Help us.<br />
A Reader<br />
Grow up. If<br />
I had a parent<br />
or in-law that<br />
threatened to call<br />
child protection<br />
on me, I would move to a different<br />
state and not leave any forwarding<br />
address. They could report me<br />
missing, but <strong>the</strong>y could never<br />
report me to <strong>the</strong> authorities.<br />
Where are <strong>the</strong> men to allow a<br />
cantankerous old battle-ax to<br />
intimidate <strong>the</strong> family? Open <strong>the</strong><br />
door and show her <strong>the</strong> way out.<br />
When has a parental<br />
authority been taken<br />
to far?<br />
The young man failed her course.<br />
<strong>No</strong>w it appears <strong>the</strong> little sister<br />
will end up an old maid too. And<br />
<strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> clincher is our own<br />
daughter. A young man asked<br />
for her with full<br />
blessings of his<br />
parents (mom).<br />
After months<br />
of careful<br />
courtship, his<br />
mom said she<br />
felt it was not<br />
right. The young<br />
man came to tell<br />
us what his mom<br />
felt, yet he knew<br />
she has always<br />
been rebellious<br />
and manipulative,<br />
and he was not<br />
going to let<br />
her control him<br />
as she does<br />
her husband.<br />
My husband<br />
agreed, but<br />
<strong>the</strong> poor young<br />
man agonizes over <strong>the</strong> lack of<br />
harmony at such a special time.<br />
<strong>No</strong>w his mom says he can marry<br />
in 2 years, and I suspect he will<br />
finally obey his mo<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
One thing is clear in all<br />
<strong>the</strong>se situations: <strong>the</strong> females<br />
in <strong>the</strong> family are all determined<br />
to dominate! When is enoughenough?<br />
M. O.<br />
<strong>No</strong>, <strong>the</strong> last straw is your<br />
backbone. You don’t deserve a<br />
wife if you allow your mo<strong>the</strong>r to<br />
continue to rule you. Men must<br />
be men before <strong>the</strong>y marry. There<br />
is absolutely no Scripture that<br />
supports <strong>the</strong> concept of a man<br />
submitting to his mo<strong>the</strong>r. Where<br />
are <strong>the</strong> men?<br />
Dear Pearls,<br />
How do we set boundaries gently<br />
while maintaining relationship<br />
and honor with our parents?<br />
My mo<strong>the</strong>r-in-law redecorates<br />
Dear Pearls,<br />
One topic we would like you to<br />
address is, “When has parental<br />
authority been taken too far?”<br />
We have friends who gave <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
approval of a potential spouse<br />
for one of <strong>the</strong>ir grown children.<br />
When <strong>the</strong> mo<strong>the</strong>r got into a<br />
fuss with <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r mo<strong>the</strong>r, she<br />
called it off. We have ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />
family in our church where <strong>the</strong><br />
same thing happened, except <strong>the</strong><br />
older sister, who it appears will<br />
be forever single, convinced her<br />
dad to start a series of lectures<br />
and give ultimatums to <strong>the</strong> young<br />
man who loves her little sister.<br />
Yesterday!<br />
When to give over<br />
your rights<br />
Dear Pearls,<br />
I am a 31-year-old widow<br />
with 7 children. My church<br />
has been very supportive of<br />
my family, and I would like to<br />
stay meeting <strong>the</strong>re. We had<br />
recently moved and had started<br />
a new church when my husband<br />
was killed. The new church<br />
has several doctrines that we<br />
never followed. The leadership<br />
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asked that I find ano<strong>the</strong>r place<br />
to worship if I do not want to<br />
wear a scarf. My husband never<br />
believed such a thing, and I do<br />
not feel <strong>the</strong> men of <strong>the</strong> church<br />
have authority over me in such<br />
private matters. What do you<br />
think?<br />
If my wife were left a widow<br />
with 7 children, and she had a<br />
church that was willing to give<br />
guidance and assistance, and <strong>the</strong>y<br />
wore two gallon plastic pails<br />
on <strong>the</strong>ir heads, making that a<br />
condition of fellowship, I would<br />
hope she would go to Wal-Mart<br />
and buy 8 plastic pails.<br />
As we said earlier, we do<br />
not have a right to commute our<br />
consciences to ano<strong>the</strong>r, but a scarf<br />
on your head is not going to be an<br />
affront to your conscience. The<br />
church was right to tell you to<br />
make a choice. I can’t believe you<br />
would find that to be a difficult<br />
decision. And who knows what<br />
God might do if an eligible man<br />
in that church saw and respected<br />
your submission.<br />
The conclusion of <strong>the</strong><br />
matter<br />
We included that last letter to<br />
make <strong>the</strong> point of not being petty.<br />
If a church wants you to wear<br />
black or dark blue to <strong>the</strong> service—<br />
as <strong>the</strong> Amish do—it should not be<br />
a problem with you. If <strong>the</strong> elders<br />
demand that all women wear long<br />
dresses and all men wear bow ties,<br />
on such nonessentials we are at<br />
liberty to give over our liberties.<br />
If you have a preacher who<br />
preaches <strong>the</strong> Word of God from<br />
a King James Bible and he and<br />
his family walk in holiness, you<br />
should be able to put up with a<br />
lot of nonsense and pettiness.<br />
As much as I dislike structured<br />
religion, I would take a big<br />
spoonful of it every week to hear<br />
<strong>the</strong> Word of God expounded<br />
accurately.<br />
It is time for men to be men,<br />
mo<strong>the</strong>rs to be mo<strong>the</strong>rs, children<br />
to be children, and ministers of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Word to tend to study and<br />
preaching. Parents must take <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
hands off <strong>the</strong>ir grown children,<br />
and grown children must assume<br />
responsibility and authority for all<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir actions.<br />
It has exhausted me to write<br />
this. We have made enemies and<br />
raised a lot of questions. I trust<br />
we have provided some Biblical<br />
answers.<br />
Mat<strong>the</strong>w 23:8 But be not ye<br />
called Rabbi: for one is your<br />
Master, even Christ; and all ye<br />
are brethren.<br />
9 And call no man your<br />
fa<strong>the</strong>r upon <strong>the</strong> earth: for one is<br />
your Fa<strong>the</strong>r, which is in heaven.<br />
10 Nei<strong>the</strong>r be ye called<br />
masters: for one is your Master,<br />
even Christ.<br />
11 But he that is greatest<br />
among you shall be your<br />
servant.<br />
12 And whosoever shall exalt<br />
himself shall be abased; and he<br />
that shall humble himself shall<br />
be exalted. <br />
Crayons... or Crowns?<br />
enjoy your newsletters so much. Have had your marriage tapes for a while. We’ve gotten such<br />
I good from <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
I have to tell you about a family joke we now have concerning <strong>the</strong> tapes. In one spot, Michael<br />
talks about a woman doing <strong>the</strong> right thing even when her husband is not. He says when she gets to<br />
heaven she will have a sack full of crowns. With his sou<strong>the</strong>rn accent, my husband mistook him to<br />
say a sack full of crayons.<br />
Well, we fi gured out what he actually said. But now, whenever <strong>the</strong>re is something we should do,<br />
but don’t necessarily want to, we joke about getting a sack full of crayons in heaven. ☺<br />
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Autoimmune Disease<br />
autism<br />
20<br />
answered<br />
This past year we have been getting a significant increase in <strong>the</strong> number of letters<br />
that deal with health and health-related behavioral problems. Although <strong>the</strong><br />
symptoms are wide-ranging and greatly varied, <strong>the</strong>y have ei<strong>the</strong>r one of two things in<br />
common—digestive<br />
ADHD<br />
Crohn’s<br />
Chronic Fatigue<br />
Fibromyalgia<br />
OCD<br />
Schizophrenia<br />
While <strong>the</strong> women may have<br />
chronic fatigue, and men<br />
experience mood swings, <strong>the</strong><br />
children will occasionally<br />
manifest extremely bizarre<br />
emotional behavior that<br />
is totally out of character.<br />
Adopted children have often<br />
been cited as manifesting<br />
a higher degree of strange<br />
behavior, thought to be<br />
emotional in origin or <strong>the</strong><br />
result of inherited sin. Some<br />
behavior is so strange and out<br />
of character that many have<br />
attributed it to demon possession.<br />
Every day here at <strong>No</strong> <strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Joy</strong> <strong>Ministries</strong>,<br />
we sit down and prayerfully consider each letter.<br />
Often I have only part of an answer, sometimes<br />
no answer at all. Everyone has spiritual,<br />
emotional, and physical needs. We need to<br />
give whole answers. It is often perplexing and<br />
difficult, sometimes impossible to unravel <strong>the</strong><br />
web of confusion.<br />
I want to say, “Thank you” to one of our<br />
readers who suggested I read Unraveling<br />
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<strong>the</strong> Mystery of AUTISM and<br />
Pervasive Developmental<br />
Disorder, by Karyn Seroussi.<br />
Autism has always interested<br />
me. Over <strong>the</strong> years I have read<br />
everything I could find on <strong>the</strong><br />
subject. But as I read this book,<br />
I knew <strong>the</strong> research had broader<br />
implications than just Autism.<br />
It uncovered <strong>the</strong> causes of such<br />
maladies as fibromyalgia, chronic<br />
fatigue, Crohn’s, ADHD and<br />
many auto-immune diseases.<br />
As I read through <strong>the</strong><br />
developing story and considered<br />
<strong>the</strong> implications of <strong>the</strong> unfolding research, many<br />
people came to my mind—some friends and<br />
family, and many who have written—suffering<br />
with muscle, bone and head pain, skin disorders,<br />
extreme fatigue, foggy minds, anxiety, and/or<br />
hopelessness. I knew <strong>the</strong> information found<br />
in this book could change <strong>the</strong>ir lives. And for<br />
<strong>the</strong> many children, whose lives have been a<br />
nightmare, I now knew <strong>the</strong>re was hope.<br />
To me, this book is beautiful. It is<br />
investigative medical research carried out by
professionals, but written in an<br />
emotionally compelling story<br />
form. The author’s compilation<br />
of information came about as a<br />
result of her own personal effort<br />
to find a cure for her autistic son.<br />
As I read Karyn’s struggle, it was<br />
like reading a letter from one of<br />
our readers, only this time I could<br />
read <strong>the</strong> solution. Her autistic<br />
son is now functioning like any<br />
normal child. It was thrilling to<br />
read of <strong>the</strong> many children who<br />
were made whole.<br />
Autism has some bizarre<br />
patterns that appear to be devils.<br />
The smearing of feces, <strong>the</strong> highpitched<br />
screaming, <strong>the</strong> ceaseless<br />
patterned movements, and <strong>the</strong><br />
inability to look into anyone’s<br />
eyes are strange and suspicious<br />
symptoms. Some years back, I<br />
had an opportunity to spend time<br />
observing two little boys and<br />
one girl who were autistic, and I<br />
knew it had to have a biological<br />
source. Childhood vaccinations<br />
were implicated; <strong>the</strong>n yeast,<br />
fungus, antibiotics, allergies,<br />
diet, and DNA. The more I<br />
learned <strong>the</strong> more it seemed a<br />
series of fragmented pieces that<br />
did not match <strong>the</strong> wide range of<br />
profoundly bizarre symptoms<br />
found in autism.<br />
Karyn shows research<br />
findings that will shock you. She<br />
will lead you through <strong>the</strong> steps of<br />
discovery of <strong>the</strong> scientists who<br />
found in <strong>the</strong> colon of autistic<br />
children <strong>the</strong> same extremely<br />
toxic, non-human substance found<br />
in <strong>the</strong> colons of LSD users and<br />
Schizophrenia patients. She lets<br />
her story unfold as it unfolded to<br />
<strong>the</strong> researchers <strong>the</strong>mselves. She<br />
tells of <strong>the</strong>ir shock, disbelief,<br />
and struggle to find answers<br />
as to where and how this toxin<br />
came about and finally how <strong>the</strong>y<br />
searched for cures. What <strong>the</strong>y<br />
found under <strong>the</strong>ir microscopes might be able to eat. She also<br />
was often shocking.<br />
listed places where foods can<br />
The book reveals that genetic be ordered, and introduces o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
predisposition to autism does books on <strong>the</strong> subject. There are<br />
not necessarily mean you will be a few simple recipes. This book<br />
autistic. She follows <strong>the</strong> trail of is NOT about good nutrition.<br />
research that proves antibiotics, She doesn’t even address <strong>the</strong><br />
vaccinations, yeast, ear infections, subject. If you are really serious<br />
allergies, and DNA are all part about good health, each person<br />
of a strange puzzle, sometimes reading this should do <strong>the</strong>ir own<br />
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to o<strong>the</strong>r undesirable maladies. her methods of healing could be<br />
People with a weakened immune dealt with in a different manner.<br />
system fall victim to disease when The book is <strong>the</strong> story of many<br />
a simple case of candida (yeast) professionals working to piece<br />
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She explains how <strong>the</strong> toxic waste “Why is my child like this?” is<br />
caused from fungus can affect answered. You really need to read<br />
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of which are pleasant. Research For your convenience we are<br />
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I have read on <strong>the</strong> web where My Personal Opinion<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r researchers believe even and Musings<br />
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Through <strong>the</strong> book and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
Some of our missionaries come<br />
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This book will help many of <strong>the</strong>m<br />
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found in our colon, with naturally<br />
fermented foods. To add insult to<br />
injury, <strong>the</strong> naturally-occurring bad<br />
bacteria, also found in our colon,<br />
is regularly fertilized with daily<br />
yeast breads and sugars which<br />
causes it to grow into a foaming<br />
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eats away <strong>the</strong> sides of our colon,<br />
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The fungus goes through<br />
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In its dying-off stage, it emits a<br />
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and, horror of horrors, invades our<br />
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We cannot sleep, and yet we<br />
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headaches, and our minds are a<br />
fog. Our children have asthma,<br />
allergies, and are overweight.<br />
Once you develop yeast<br />
overgrowth, what can you do?<br />
There is no simple answer.<br />
Changing your eating habits,<br />
getting off yeast breads, and<br />
ceasing <strong>the</strong> use of so many drugs<br />
is a start. It is time to take control<br />
of your own health, do your own<br />
research and get well.<br />
More Musings…<br />
I am always looking for<br />
emergency cures for missionaries<br />
or even for treating plaguelike<br />
diseases in a primitive<br />
setting. Last week while I was<br />
reading Darlene Rose’s book,<br />
Evidence Unseen, I noticed a<br />
wartime cure-all. I read that <strong>the</strong><br />
Japanese used Epsom Salts as<br />
an internal cleanser (available<br />
in any drugstore, directions on<br />
<strong>the</strong> box) to treat <strong>the</strong>ir prisoners<br />
for everything from parasites to<br />
dysentery, with amazing results.<br />
Then I remembered that my mom<br />
and dad have done Epsom Salts<br />
cleanses every year for years.<br />
Anyone who has ever made yeast<br />
bread knows that you need to<br />
be careful when adding <strong>the</strong> salt<br />
because it kills <strong>the</strong> yeast. Yeast<br />
in Scripture is always corruption;<br />
of course, yeast is a rotting and<br />
blowing up process. In <strong>the</strong> Old<br />
Testament, <strong>the</strong> Jews were required<br />
to clean everything and to fast<br />
from yeast every year. Today we<br />
are told that when we wash salad<br />
we should pour salt in <strong>the</strong> wash<br />
water because it kills any bugs or<br />
parasites and disease that might be<br />
on <strong>the</strong> vegetables. The Bible says<br />
we are <strong>the</strong> salt of <strong>the</strong> earth. I like<br />
that. Just musing.<br />
“Unraveling <strong>the</strong> Mystery<br />
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